In my area labor on natural stone would cost about the same or more than the difference between using Natural stone and Evolve Stone. Both of those options are more time consuming to install than Versetta Stone. I sell Versetta and have been looking into selling Evolve recently. Versetta is the most expensive option of the three materials, however, when you factor in the extra material needed to install the difference isn't as great as you would think. Versetta has a built in rain screen in the metal tab you screw into the wall for installation and only requires the purchase of a starter strip. This eliminates the need for the rain screen and button cap staples you need for Evolve, and the furring strips, metal mesh, and mortar you need for natural stone. Often times these materials are not concidered when comparing products and absolutely should be. In terms of ease of installation the order would be Versetta, Evolve, then Natural stone. If you are a home owner and don't have a lot of experience with this type of work I would suggest a little practice before actually starting to attach any product to your home. There are pros and cons to all three options and you will need to pick the best option for you.

This is a house with man made stone veneer about 2" thick (some shapes and colors repeat), each stone is individually placed. The weight of the stone is carried by the structural wall behind: This is a house with natural stone cut to be about 2" thick (each stone is different), each stone is individually placed. The weight of the stone is carried by the structural wall behind: Traditionally, stone that looks like these were applied with the full stone about 5" thick, or a portion of the stone chipped off. The weight of the stone is carried by a ledge in the foundation. I do not have an image of any house I designed in that manner. the placement of the stones and the application of the mortar are key in making the stone look good.

Better photos, thanks. I would remove the shutters. They are overwhelming. Paint the body of the house, the board and batten, the taupe you love. Paint over the brick (or maybe a stain would be a better solution) black (and support columns black). Your house has a great look to it, but with all one color, it looks like a flat front. The wood stained wall by the garage...I like it. I would frame around the front door the same stain and a choose a black mid century style door. Found a photo that can give you an idea

Has anyone by chance used cast stone from Stone Legends (based in Texas)? I'm deciding between a few colors for a limestone look-alike, and would love to see photos of prior projects using this material. Thanks!